Madison field hockey slays giants; Leonardtown soccer gets back to work
In other fall sports notes: Paul VI sophomore plays with U.S. national team, Pallotti sophomore stuns in the 5k and Riverside volleyball passes its first test.
By Washington Post staff
Football Top 20: Battlefield climbs the rankings after first full weekend
Huntingtown and Arundel join as a full slate of games creates plenty of movement.
By Washington Post staff
Damascus scores a 99-yard touchdown; D.C. public programs start strong
In other high school football notes: Severn School’s program continues to take shape and Westfield earns its first win under a new coach.
By Washington Post staff
St. John’s football bounces back and dominates Lewis J. Bennett
The No. 4 Cadets were humbled in their opener and took the loss as a lesson. In a 42-0 win at home, they showed what they learned.
By Emmett Siegel
With a bevy of explosive plays, Champe completes dramatic comeback
Explosive plays and a late fumble allow Champe to come back to beat Lightridge, 26-23.
By Nicky Wolcott
Friday Night Live: Week 1 high school football updates from across the DMV
Scores, updates and analysis from games across the region.
By Michael Errigo, Matt Cohen, Noah Ferguson, Emmett Siegel and Nicky Wolcott
Bethesda-Chevy Chase runs past rival Walter Johnson, 21-12
Under a new coach, the Barons stick to the run game and open a new season with a rivalry game win.
By Eli Cohen
Friendship Collegiate, seeking stiff competition, takes down C.H. Flowers
The Knights, hoping to represent their city against a Prince George’s power, earned a shutout victory, 14-0.
By Matt Cohen
Bullis football community mourns coach who died after postgame collapse
Ray Butler, in his second season leading the Bulldogs, died Monday after suffering a brain hemorrhage last month.
By Emmett Siegel
To defend a WCAC title, Good Counsel football turns to the next men up
The No. 2 Falcons feature several new starters this fall. But that doesn’t change their lofty expectations.
By Emmett Siegel
Volleyball preseason Top 10: Flint Hill starts a new season on top
The Huskies have dominated the ISL for the last decade. But they could face stiff competition this fall.
By Noah Ferguson
Field hockey preseason Top 10: Fresh off perfection, Independence opens at No. 1
The Tigers, fresh off a Virginia Class 5 title, are followed by a crowded pack of local heavyweights.
By Penelope Jennings
Boys’ soccer preseason Top 10: A trio of defending champions leads the way
The Heights, St. Albans and Leonardtown will look to defend their titles from last fall.
By Aaron Credeur
Girls’ soccer preseason Top 10: Whitman opens another year at No. 1
The dominant Vikings will be chasing a fourth straight Maryland state title this fall.
By Nicky Wolcott
Lake Braddock creates an offensive explosion; Coolidge changes plans
In other high school football notes: a Bishop McNamara junior scores on both sides of the ball, and Walter Johnson preps a revamped offense.
By Washington Post staff
Football Top 20: Spalding overpowers DeMatha in early top-five matchup
Riverdale Baptist joins the rankings after a strong 2-0 start.
By Washington Post staff
No. 1 Archbishop Spalding pulls rank on No. 3 DeMatha, 26-10
In a clash of area heavyweights, the Cavaliers’ Malik Washington, a Maryland commit, helps his team pull away late for a 26-10 win.
By Emmett Siegel
Fall 2024 high school football scores
Football results from around the D.C. area.
By Washington Post staff
No. 9 Madison wins the turnover battle, shuts out No. 18 Stone Bridge
Dominic Knicely scored two touchdowns and T.J. George nabbed two interceptions as the Warhawks earned a 17-0 win.
By Nicky Wolcott